Latin American Economic Outlook 2018 rethinking Institutions for development

The Latin American Economic Outlook 2018: Rethinking Institutions for Development focuses on how institutions can underpin the foundations of a long period of sustained and inclusive growth and increased well-being. The report begins with an overview of the main macroeconomic challenges, analysing t...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (author)
Autores Corporativos: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, author, issuing body (author), CAF Development Bank of Latin America, author, Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, author
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Paris : OECD [2018]
Materias:
Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009704629706719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Intro; Foreword; Acknowledgements; Table of contents; Acronyms and abbreviations; Editorial; Executive summary; Overview Rethinking institutions for development: Towards a new state-citizens-market nexus; Chapter 1 The social contract in Latin America and the Caribbean: Situation and policy challenges; The social contract has weakened in LAC owing to the difficulties of institutions to respond to the rising and evolving aspirations of society; A stronger social contract in LAC entails rethinking institutions to overcome persistent socio-economic challenges and promote greater well-being. ConclusionsReferences; Chapter 2 Macroeconomic prospects for Latin America and the Caribbean; A subdued recovery in Latin America and the Caribbean with a brighter global context; Institutions and openness matter; Boosting productivity and potential output through trade; Conclusions; Notes; References; Chapter 3 Institutions to make the state deliver in Latin America and the Caribbean; Towards trustworthy states: strengthening the rule of law and regulatory systems; Towards a better administration: public sector reform to ensure effective governance. Towards a new connection with citizens: Fostering open and transparent statesConclusions and policy recommendations; References; Chapter 4 Institutions to embrace a future of better jobs and greater well-being in Latin America and the Caribbean; Providing better jobs and socio-economic opportunities in a changing global context; Enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of public finance to foster inclusive growth; Conclusions; References; Country notes; Argentina; Brazil; Chile; Colombia; Costa Rica; Dominican Republic; El Salvador; Mexico; Panama; Paraguay; Peru; Uruguay.